Dhanteras 2025: Date, Best Pooja Time, Step-by-Step Vidhi And What Items to Buy

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the Diwali festivities. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Saturday, 18 October. On this day, families worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth, prosperity, and health. Homes are decorated with diyas, and metal items are purchased as symbols of good fortune.

Significance of Dhanteras

Dhan signifies wealth, and 'Teras' refers to the thirteenth day of the lunar month. The day is associated with inviting light into homes to attract good luck and prosperity. Many people light lamps at their doorsteps in the evening, while Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped for health and well-being.

Dhanteras Muhurat

The Dhanteras muhurat varies by location and typically occurs during Pradosh Kaal in the evening, overlapping with Vrishabha Kaal. To perform the pooja at the most auspicious time, refer to a reliable Panchang or calendar app for your city and note the overlap timings.

For Yama Deepam, lighting a lamp at the entrance in the evening is customary to ward off negative energies and invite prosperity.

Simple Dhanteras Puja Vidhi

• Clean the entrance and pooja area thoroughly.
• Draw a small rangoli near the door.
• Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari.
• Prepare a kalash with water, mango leaves, and a coconut.
• Light diyas and incense sticks; place a lamp at the entrance for Yama Deepam.
• Offer flowers, haldi, kumkum, rice, and sweets.
• Chant prayers or recite Lakshmi aarti; reading a short story about Dhanteras is optional.

Items to Buy on Dhanteras

• Gold or silver items symbolize wealth and stability.
• Steel, brass, or copper utensils signify purity and daily use; these are often filled with rice or water before being brought inside.
• Gomti Chakra or coriander seeds can be kept in lockers or kitchens to attract growth.
• Lakshmi Ganesha idols are bought for Diwali pooja.
• Health essentials, like Ayurveda books or first aid kits, honor Lord Dhanvantari.

Dhanteras Rangoli Ideas

Use two or three colors for simplicity and elegance.

Popular designs include Lakshmi footsteps leading to pooja rooms or lotus patterns.

Outline kalash and diyas with rice flour and flower petals.

Place small diyas along borders to enhance visual appeal.

The Five-Day Diwali Celebration

Dhanteras begins the five-day Diwali festival:

Dhanteras - Cleaning, shopping, and evening pooja with Yama Deepam.

Choti Diwali - Early morning rituals and simple celebrations with diyas.

Main Diwali Day - Lakshmi Ganesha pooja with family gatherings and illuminated homes.

Govardhan Puja / Annakut - Celebrations in many regions.

Bhai Dooj - Sibling bonding rituals conclude the festival.

Dhanteras sets the tone for the joyous and prosperous Diwali celebrations, blending tradition, worship, and festive cheer.